2017-2018 Curriculum Catalog 2017 Glynlyon, Inc.
Table of Contents CHRISTIAN FAITH AND LIVING COURSE OVERVIEW... 1 UNIT 1: KNOWING YOURSELF... 1 UNIT 2: CHRISTIAN MINISTRIES... 1 UNIT 3: CHOOSING A MINISTRY... 2 UNIT 4: GODHEAD... 2 UNIT 5: THE ATTRIBUTES OF GOD: HOLINESS AND GOODNESS... 2 UNIT 6: THE EPISTLES OF JAMES AND JOHN... 3 UNIT 7: BIBLICAL LITERATURE (DANIEL)... 3 UNIT 8: COMPARATIVE RELIGIONS... 3 UNIT 9: WISDOM FOR TODAY'S YOUTH... 4 UNIT 10: PRACTICAL CHRISTIAN LIVING... 4 2017 Glynlyon, Inc. i
Course Overview applies what students have learned in their study of the teachings of the Old and New Testaments. The course focuses on personal Christian ministry, the nature of God, comparative religions, and the writings of James, John, David, Solomon, and Daniel. These areas target three content strands: the attributes of God, biblical literature, and Christian growth. Upon completion of the course, students should be able to do the following: Understand the unique identity of a Christian. Pursue the various opportunities to serve as a Christian. Explain the Christian view of the Trinity. Identify the meaning of James' and John's letters. Describe the contents of the book of Daniel. Contrast Christianity with other religions of the world. Use God's wisdom to solve problems among today's youth. Identify the practical steps toward successful Christian living. Unit 1: Knowing Yourself 1. Course Overview 15. Project: Backward Look 2. Knowing What You Are: God's Creation 16. Project: Inward Look 3. Your Unique Personality 17. Project: Forward Look 4. Your Interaction with Others 18. What to Look for in Vocational Skills 5. Quiz 1: Personality 19. Project: Work Values 6. Knowing Who You Are: A Child of God 20. Project: Motives 7. Project: Your Personal Testimony* 21. Project: Vocational Interests 8. Project: Memorize Scripture* 22. Project: Vocational Skills 9. A Servant of God 23. Quiz 3: Skills 10. Project: Channels of Communication* 24. Special Project* 11. Spiritual Gifts 25. Test 12. Knowing Your Spiritual Gifts 26. Alternate Test* 13. Quiz 2: Gifts 27. Reference 14. How You Are Equipped: Personal Skills Unit 2: Christian Ministries 1. Varieties of Ministry 11. Ministry vs. Career 2. The Two Modern Meanings 12. Project: Career* 3. Project: Ministers 13. Project: Witness* 4. Project: What is a Ministry?* 14. Quiz 3: How A Christian Ministry Relates To A 5. Quiz 1: What A Christian Ministry Is Career 6. Ministry Occupations 15. Special Project* 7. Project: The Effect of Ministry* 16. Test 8. Movements 17. Alternate Test* 9. Social Services, Media, and Support 18. Reference 10. Quiz 2: How Christian Ministries Are Served 2017 Glynlyon, Inc. 1
Unit 3: Choosing a Ministry 1. Gathering Information: Where to Look 13. Project: Prayer List* 2. Project: Career Search* 14. Project: God's Will 3. What to Look For 15. Career Decisions: Human Responsibility 4. Project: Priorities* 16. Project: Roadblocks 5. Quiz 1: Gathering Information About Available 17. Project: Decision Making* Career/Ministries 18. Career Planning 6. Applying: Making Contacts/Writing a Resume 19. Quiz 3: Reaching A Conclusion About Your 7. Project: Applications* Career/Ministry 8. Project: Resume 20. Special Project* 9. Project: Cover Letter* 21. Test 10. Interviewing and Candidating 22. Alternate Test* 11. Quiz 2: Applying For A Prospective Career/Ministry 23. Reference 12. Reaching Conclusions: Divine Guidance Unit 4: Godhead 1. Old Testament View of the Godhead 12. Project: Early Church Theologians* 2. Names of God in the Old Testament 13. Essay: Historical Development* 3. Project: Yahweh 14. Development of Christian Creeds 4. Project: Use of Names* 15. Project: Three Arguments* 5. Quiz 1: Old Testament View of the Godhead 16. Quiz 3: Historical Perspectives Of The Godhead New Testament View of the Godhead 17. Christian Faith in the Godhead 6. Project: Developing Revelation 18. Quiz 4: Man's Relationship With The Godhead 7. The Godhead in John and Paul's Epistles 19. Special Project* 8. Project: Paul's View 20. Test 9. Quiz 2: New Testament View of the Godhead 21. Alternate Test* 10. Origin of the Doctrine of the Godhead 22. Reference 11. Old Testament View of the Godhead Unit 5: The Attributes of God: Holiness and Goodness 1. The Holiness of God: His Holy Person 10. In His Creation 2. Holiness of the Son and the Holy Spirit 11. In the World and in Mankind 3. Project: Power of the Holy Spirit 12. In His Salvation 4. God's Holy Place 13. Project: Glory to God 5. God's Holy People 14. Quiz 2: The Goodness of God 6. Quiz 1: The Holiness of God 15. Special Project* 7. The Goodness of God: In His Character 16. Test 8. Goodness of the Son and the Holy Spirit 17. Alternate Test* 9. Project: Young Ruler* 18. Reference 2017 Glynlyon, Inc. 2
Unit 6: The Epistles of James and John 1. The Epistle of James: The Man 11. Fellowship with God 2. The Authenticity of James 12. Project: Healing Today 3. The Message: James 13. The Message: Second John 4. Faith Versus Works 14. The Message: Third John 5. Project: Wisdom 15. Quiz 2: The Epistle of John 6. Prayer, Lust, Money, and Healing 16. Special Project* 7. Quiz 1: The Epistle of James 17. Test 8. The Epistle of John: The Man 18. Alternate Test* 9. The Authenticity of the Epistles of John 19. Reference 10. The Message: First John Unit 7: Biblical Literature (Daniel) 1. Daniel's Influence for God: Man of Conviction 11. The Seventy Sevens 2. Daniel's Godly Purpose 12. Project: Interpretation 3. Project: Fiery Furnace 13. The Mighty Kings 4. Interpreter of Dreams 14. Project: Daniel 11 5. Project: Belshazzar* 15. Quiz 2: Daniel's Visions from God 6. Watchman of Prayer 16. Special Project* 7. Quiz 1: Daniel's Influence for God 17. Test 8. Daniel's Visions from God: The Four Beasts 18. Alternate Test* 9. The Ram and the He-Goat 19. Reference 10. Project: Antiochus Epiphanes* Unit 8: Comparative Religions 1. Christianity: Basic Elements 12. Essay: Zoroastrianism 2. The Validity of the Christian Faith 13. Quiz 2: World Religions 3. Project: The Great Difference 14. The Occult: Spiritualism 4. Quiz 1: Systems Of Worship 15. Psychic Phenomena and Astrology 5. World Religions: Buddhism 16. Project: Daniel 6. Project: Christian Response to Buddhism 17. Quiz 3: The Occult 7. Confucianism 18. Special Project* 8. Hinduism 19. Test 9. Essay: Hinduism 20. Alternate Test* 10. Islam 21. Reference 11. Zoroastrianism 2017 Glynlyon, Inc. 3
Unit 9: Wisdom for Today's Youth 1. The Life of David (1) 12. Project: Tongue 2. The Life of David (2) 13. Quiz 2: Psalms and Proverbs 3. David's Character 14. Literary Styles in the Bible 4. Essay: DAVID 15. Prefigurations in the Bible 5. The Life of Solomon 16. Problem Solving in the Bible 6. Solomon's Character 17. Quiz 3: The Bible and Literature 7. Quiz 1: David and Solomon 18. Special Project* 8. Psalms and Proverbs: God's Cleansing, Comfort 19. Test 9. Project: Cleansing 20. Alternate Test* 10. God's Presence, Sovereignty, Guidance 21. Reference 11. Project: Psalms 139 Unit 10: Practical Christian Living 1. The Nature and Holiness of God 13. Scripture Study 2. The Word, Salvation, Defense of the Faith 14. Quiz 2: Growing Toward Christian Maturity 3. Project: Salvation 15. Life Work and Ministry 4. Quiz 1: Fundamentals Of The Christian Faith 16. Values 5. Spiritual Gifts 17. Spoken Testimony 6. Project: Spiritual Gifts 18. Project: Personal Testimony 7. Personality 19. Debate and Apologetics 8. Project: Temptations 20. Quiz 3: Influencing The World For Christ 9. Christlike Character and Conduct 21. Special Project* 10. Project: Moral Dilemma 22. Test 11. Spiritual Development and Prayer 23. Alternate Test* 12. Project: Trials and Tribulations 24. Reference (*) Indicates alternative assignment 2017 Glynlyon, Inc. 4